Jay Lai

Jay Lai has extensive experience in engineering, operations, and sales within the construction and logistics sectors. Currently serving as Head of Engineering for North Asia and Sales Director for Taiwan at Hilti Asia Pacific since June 2018, Jay has successfully led multiple teams, generating significant sales growth and engaging in proactive candidate recruitment. Prior roles at Hilti included leadership positions in Singapore, achieving substantial revenue increases through strategic management and hiring initiatives. Previous experience at James Hardie Building Products involved overseeing logistics for a sizable North American market, and earlier roles included consulting and project management positions at Illinois Business Consulting and other companies. Jay holds an MBA in Operations & Strategy and a BS in Civil Engineering from prestigious universities.